The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) last week launched a new website to provide members information about a proposed pipeline to carry crude oil across the state. The website specifically provides information on the permitting process and rules for restoration of agricultural land if the proposed pipeline is built.

"The pipeline, if completed, would affect a large swath of Iowa’s farmland and our members have a lot of questions about it," said Christina Gruenhagen, IFBF government relations counsel. "We believe it’s important for landowners to be informed about the potential pipeline and to understand their rights...